A low budget Digital Video masterpiece

Rating: 7/10 (11 July 2003)

28 days later is a perfect example of what it takes to make a low
budget film. It has all the ingredients. It also displays the
technical aspect and wonder of digital video.
A horror/science fiction film that combines an intriguing story with
some fantastic lighting. The beauty of the movie lies mainly in it's
camera work. The actors are strong and provide staying power.
The digital quality is not perfect but due to being a "horror" film, it is
dead on. There are moments when the director captures
characters through windows using reflections and lighting. It is
this imagery that constantly parades throughout the movie and
proves the capability of digital video.
The film is very stylish and the story is complete with a well
structured screenplay. We have two endings; so pay attention. We
have one where they make it and live happily ever after and we
have one where there is no escape against "Rage", the virus that
has a rabies type effect within 20 seconds. "Hell" I believe was
briefly written out only to become a "hello"
There is gore and some sexual moments. There is a fatalistic
philosophy about our future that comes up quite often but is
rebuked by hope.
The film can be an allegory on drugs if anything. Crack and Crystal
Meth. Heroin make people into zombies and make them feed off
others, not on each other.
Four stars for their efforts. The film holds attention and captivates
the senses. It proves once again that a low budget horror film is
the way to go to gain capital for a more expansive film project.
Thank you for giving me hope.